U.S. Business Groups Fear Russian Reprisal After New Round of Sanctions

Putin: Sanctions 'Tend to Have a Boomerang Effect'

U.S. business groups are worried President Vladimir Putin will target American businesses as part of Russia's response to tougher sanctions imposed by the Obama administration this week.

The administration is working with European and other major partners to penalize Russia for its interference in Ukraine, but some business leaders are concerned the latest sanctions, announced Wednesday, put the U.S. well ahead of other allies in targeting Moscow, making American firms a magnet for Kremlin recriminations. Of course, U.S....